Armed Police Sheffield: Officers spotted in city centre arrest man, 24, for drug related offences

Armed police officers in Sheffield City Centre arrested a 24-year-old man whilst on patrol.

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The officers searched a vehicle on Broad Lane yesterday (August 11), which they believed to be involved in drug dealing, and found large amounts of cannabis and cash inside.

Armed police were seen in the city centre yesterday, and South Yorkshire Police confirmed the officers made an arrest.

placeholder image — Armed police were seen in the city centre yesterday, and South Yorkshire Police confirmed the officers made an arrest.

The 24-year-old was subsequently arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply.

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He has since been released on police bail.

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The arrest happened just outside the NHS walk-in centre and witnesses say they saw three police cars at the scene.

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